Phanom Rung is one of Thailand’s best preserved Angkor-era temples, and it’s well worth the effort to see it at sunrise One of the first places I ever visited in Thailand – indeed, in South East Asia – was Phanom Rung temple, back in August 2003. It was my first experience of seeing Angkor-era temples […]

Is Thailand safe to visit after the military coup on May 22 2014? Currently the short answer is yes, provided you think ahead and exercise caution What does the military coup in Thailand mean for tourists? At the moment, it’s essentially an inconvenience. There are no violent protests, airport closures or flight cancellations – the […]

If you are hoping to find a bargain priced iPhone 5 in Thailand, you’re likely to be disappointed. Apple keeps firm control of global prices – Hong Kong and Singapore might be better places to look for savings The iPhone 5 isn’t even out yet in Thailand – it’s due for official launch in Thailand […]

If you bring your iPhone to Thailand, it’s fairly easy to buy a local SIM card and get super cheap internet access through your iPhone without costly data roaming fees They may be expensive, but iPhones and iPads are a common sight amongst travelers in Thailand these days. Walk into any cafe around Khao San […]

Need a Phuket Airport Hotel for an early start? You can stay directly on Nai Yang beach and still be at Phuket Airport within 10 minutes taxi ride. Most overnight stays in an airport hotel are fairly dreary. Usually the options are stay within the airport itself at some quite posh but also very expensive […]

UPDATE: for the latest information about the May 2014 military coup in Thailand, please see Is Thailand Safe After The Military Coup? With several provinces of Thailand flooded and Bangkok under threat from the monsoon waters in October 2011, is it still safe for tourists to visit Thailand? The answer is yes, provided you keep […]

Here’s a blow by blow travel budget of what 4 weeks travelling in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia cost one British couple in May 2011 who were staying in 3 star hotels and using short-hop low cost carrier flights to move between countries (and within them). [Ed Note: My Thailand is an occasional series on Travelhappy […]

Mark Wiens explains how you can cheap travel in Thailand is still possible, if you have time on your side, stay away from the tourist areas, do a little bit of research beforehand and keep a firm track of your daily finances [Ed Note: My Thailand is an occasional series on Travelhappy where friends of […]

Railay Bay is still one of Thailand’s most spectacular beaches, despite its increasingly popularity. Bangkok nightlife guru Sapphira describes why its her favourite place in Thailand to visit with practical info on how to get there and where to stay. [Ed Note: My Thailand is an occasional series on Travelhappy where friends of mine who […]

UPDATE: for the latest information about the May 2014 military coup in Thailand, please see Is Thailand Safe After The Military Coup? Thailand’s Election on July 3rd 2011 could mean unrest in Bangkok once again. Travellers should be aware of possible disruption but not be put off about coming to Thailand. With Thailand’s General Election […]

The iPad 2 is officially available in Thailand and at a competitive price too – but at the moment it’s hard to find Bangkok shops that actually have the iPad 2 in stock Apple’s iPad 2 officially launched in Thailand in May 2011. Pricing is quite competitive compared to the UK – here are the […]

Retrace the accidentally debauched steps of the Wolfpack in Bangkok for yourself with Travel Happy’s Location Guide to The Hangover Part II The Hangover Part II became one of the biggest movies of 2011 – and the fact it’s set in Bangkok is sparked a renewed interest in the city, especially the locations where the […]

There’s no airport on the island of Koh Phangan, but Nok Air offer a combination flight and ferry package which saves you the hassle of trying to make airplane and boat timetables work together Recently I discovered that Nok Air offer a clever flight and ferry combination package from Bangkok to Koh Phangan. Passengers fly […]

The Hangover 2’s full trailer – filmed almost entirely in Thailand – hits the Web before the release of the much anticipated sequel in May I wonder how many places in Thailand are going to become new tourist attractions thanks to featuring in this film? And how many pet monkeys are going to be adopted? […]

Thailand’s biggest festival happens in April 2011 – bring your raingear because if you’re in the country for Songkran, you’re going to get wet! When massed rows of water pistols start appearing in Bangkok supermarkets, you know that the annual Thai festival of Songkran is coming. This is when the entire country basically shuts down […]

Photographer Dan White put 12,000 kilometers under his wheels to document Thailand’s 40 most historic temples for the book Buddhist Temples Of Thailand. Below he recalls moments from a journey that led him from the mountainous north to the white sand beaches of the south. Along with love of the King and love of the […]

Koh Haa (the name means “five islands” in Thai, or literally “fifth island”) is one of the most remarkable natural settings I’ve seen anywhere. The islands form a sheltered, natural lagoon in the middle of the Andaman Sea, which provides protection for both boats and a cornucopia of marine life too – it’s effectively one […]

The Loy Krathong festival is celebrated on the island of Koh Lanta in a typically low-key but still fun way A slightly belated post: last week I celebrated the Loy Krathong festival on the island of Koh Lanta with friends old and new. I was on the island to visit my friends Rob and Ning, […]

The iPad won’t be officially released in Thailand until October, but it already seems to be everywhere you look – and you can have one, if you’re prepared to pay the price Following on from the current frenzy over the release of the iPhone 4 in Thailand, the next logical question is – when is […]

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